Jaci Burton – Quarterback Draw

February 19, 2015 lizellyn Books Athlete, Strong Sexy Supermale

As a fan of the Play-by-Play Series, this one is a win. Katrina is a supermodel, which initially made me not like her. But, she is admits to having read a great deal of erotica – that I can relate to. Grant is a man with the right priorities. “He wanted to make her come again. And again. Until she wanted no one else but him.” Katrina and Grant are a hot pair and their steamy scenes will make you sweat, too.

The balance between family and romance is what makes this series particularly outstanding. In addition, being a native of St. Louis, I appreciate how well Jaci Burton incorporated elements of the city. Her description of the heat reminded me of how brutal the humidity in St. Louis can be in the summer. Also, she nailed it with the scene at the Jewel Box – it is an amazing place for wedding photos.

As a side note, I conducted a poll conducted last month: Quarterback Draw won for Favorite Jaci Burton Play-by-Play Cover. See all the results at:

Results of Favorite Jaci Burton Play by Play Cover

Check out all the drool-worthy covers at my original poll post:

Which is your favorite Jaci Burton Play by Play Cover?

I cannot get enough of this series! My life comes to a halt when I bring one of these books home. Ripped sports guys that have depth, too. The characters are amazing and I adore how the characters from all the books are intertwined. I’ll be racing faster than Gray Preston, in One Sweet Ride, to get the next in the series. “All Wound Up” is set to be released in August 2015.

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Jamie McGuire – Beautiful Redemption

February 9, 2015February 8, 2015 lizellyn Books Strong Sexy Supermale

Love those Maddox Men! Maddox Men understand true love – the kind that never ends. Thomas explains the intensity of Travis’s love for Abby, his wife, “I don’t think that [love’s] an adequate word to describe the way he feels about her. Threatening him with losing her is like threatening his life.” For Thomas, Liis may not be his first love, but is undoubtable becomes his last. Liis, gratefully acknowledges, “I wasn’t the first, but I would be the last. That didn’t make me the second prize. It made me his forever.”

Thomas is hot! Any man that can bring a woman to her knees with a kiss alone, is a keeper. He cares immensely about his family, too. And, Liis is excellent for Thomas. She is tough and doesn’t put up with his crap, both at work and elsewhere.

Love is a lot of things: fun, scary, hot, and eternal. This book has got it all. I adore humor in any romance. Shepley’s best man speech at the wedding had me laughing out loud. “[Travis & Abby’s] marriage has reinforced what I’ve always thought and lived by – that stalking, harassment, and inflicting general misery on a woman will eventually pay off.”

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Lorraine Loveit – Getting Tackled

January 31, 2015February 1, 2015 lizellyn Books Athlete, BDSM, Erotic, Strong Sexy Supermale

This is the 2nd Book in the Playing the Game series.

Beware! Reader may become as addicted to the series as Susie is addicted to getting busy with Brendon. Susie cannot stop herself from being with Brendon even if she doesn’t like many aspects of how he treats her. She admits that she has an

“Unhealthy obsession with him and his body”

How could she give up such a relationship, when he brings her more pleasure than she ever dreamed was possible with a man?

“Being with Brendon it was much more than just sex; it was like being connected with him on a higher level where his true self was revealed.”

Yet still, she wishes that she could change Brendon and make him love her. Can she accept the good with the bad? Does the sex override her other concerns? I don’t know the answer to that question, but the bedroom scenes are scorching hot! The book leaves you craving to know how it will all work out for Susie and Brendon.

See my other posts about the Playing the Game Series:

Lorraine Loveit – Full Time

Lorraine Loveit – Bounce Down

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Lorraine Loveit – Full Time

January 26, 2015February 1, 2015 lizellyn Books Athlete, BDSM, Erotic, Strong Sexy Supermale

I usually thank authors at the end of my post, but I’m switching it up this time. Thank you to Lorraine Loveit, because unlike most other authors, she did a fantastic job of recapping the previous books in the series without over doing it. It was a great beginning.

In Full Time, Susie is in a precarious but enviable position. I wouldn’t necessarily classify it as a problem – having two dominant males vying for her. If I can see beyond my own personal jealousy of her fictional character, I feel her angst and struggle. I found myself reverting back and forth between Team Brendon to Team Jason. I love the struggle that Susie has between understanding what’s in her head and in her heart. It’s not always clear, even to oneself, how one feels towards a person. This dilemma makes the book really interesting. In addition, Susie is relatively new to having a BDSM relationship and is still trying to understand her own personal limits and what it all means. The books is filled with eye-opening and jaw-dropping steamy scenes that will not disappoint.

Included was a bonus chapter from the next in the series: “Time On” – OMG I can’t wait to read it. This is one of those series that gets better and better after each book.

See my other post about Playing the Game Series:

Lorraine Loveit – Bounce Down

“Bounce Down” (1st in the series) is Free on Amazon – MUST READ

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K.L. Middleton, LR Potter, C.J. Pinard – Summer Sizzle

January 25, 2015February 1, 2015 lizellyn Books Erotic, Strong Sexy Supermale

A Trio of Tales all involving men in uniform: Cop, Fireman, and Marine. Chasing Emma by K.L. Middleton

Shameless cop, gets caught with the nurse’s panties in his hand. A great way to start a story! Chase, the cop, has a great sense of humor and the way that he can make Emma blush is alluring. The story is both sweet and spicy. Everyone’s Fourth of July should be so spectacular.

Controlled Burn by LR Potter

The story starts with a hilarious break-up scene. Anyone caught is such a circumstance should be this articulate. Kenna drops the bags of food and says,

“Well at least now you can feed the poor woman, Max. From experience, I know she’ll still be hungry after feeding on what little you have to offer.”

In the rest of the story, the Fireman, Ty, brings the heat. The story is both hot and heartfelt. What a wonderful combination!

Rush of Innocence by LR Potter

Those marines down in San Diego are definitely difficult to resist. Is it enough to have a well-built, beautiful man that: is fabulous in bed, texts and calls frequently, and flies you to Florida?

K.L. Middleton, LR Potter, C.J. Pinard

Lorraine Loveit – Bounce Down

January 18, 2015February 2, 2015 lizellyn Books Athlete, BDSM, Erotic, Strong Sexy Supermale

I just read the first in this series, “Bounce Down.” It has a unique blend of BDSM, rough sex, and tender moments. The reader never knows quite what to expect from the male lead, which makes the sex scenes more interesting. There is also a great support cast, which I hope to learn more about in the rest of the series.

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Lorelei James – “Raising Kane”

December 29, 2014February 2, 2015 lizellyn Books BDSM, Cowboy, Erotic, Strong Sexy Supermale

This is the Rough Riders book 9, but it takes place between book 7 (Shoulda Been a Cowboy) and book 8 (All Jacked Up).

Is the fact that Kane was a complete man-slut in his past a bad thing? Not for the lucky recipient of all of his experience. Ginger is the fortunate winner of Kane’s affection. Damn lucky!

In Raising Kane, Kane has reformed his wild ways. He’s a responsible contributor to the family farm, caring uncle, and great mentor in the Little Buddies community program.

He might have refined his behaviors, but don’t get me wrong – he’s all dominant hot cowboy! Much of the story takes place during the winter blizzard months, but this book sizzles! Ginger and Kane’s lunch date nooners, make me think I definitely need to change my diet.

See my other posts about this series:

Lorelei James – “Tied Up, Tied Down”

Lorelei James – “All Jacked Up”

Lorelei James – “Branded as Trouble”

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Lorelei James – “Tied Up, Tied Down”

December 18, 2014February 2, 2015 lizellyn Books BDSM, Cowboy, Erotic, Humor, Strong Sexy Supermale

This is Book 4 in the Rough Riders Series.

Kade may be the closest thing to perfection: sexy, strong, helpful, thoughtful, good father, and has strong libido. Let’s not forget – he’s also exceptional with rope. He’s certainly perfect for Skylar whose mind is filled with “kinky bondage fantasies.”

Not to worry, Kade and Skylar make enough blunders to make for an interesting plot line.

In addition, the huge McKay clan adds humor and warmth, which make the Rough Riders a must-read series.

Check out my other Rough Riders posts:

Lorelei James – “Branded as Trouble”

Lorelei James – “All Jacked Up”

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Katy Evans – “Ripped”

December 15, 2014February 2, 2015 lizellyn Books Athlete, Erotic, Strong Sexy Supermale

If you liked the first three books in the Real Series, then you are bound to like “Ripped” (the 5th in the series) as well.

Young love can be intense, ever-lasting, and most importantly REAL. Pandora and Mackenna prove that in Ripped. I love how Katy Evans echoes the theme of real love in Ripped. Kenna says, “She’s real to me.”

I also like how Katy Evan plays on the characters from her other books. She uses the deep love between Remy and Brooke as the ideal attainable goal to which Pandora and Kenna are both jealous.

The desperate need that both of them have for each other is palpable. “I want her deep and hard, like wanting to tie myself to a sinking ship and letting it take me under.”

This book makes you ache for REAL LOVE.

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Laura Kaye – “Hard To Come By”

December 7, 2014February 2, 2015 lizellyn Books Erotic, Military, Strong Sexy Supermale

This is Book 3 in the Hard Ink series (although don’t skip 2.5 it was really good). This is one of those series that gets better, book by book.

I adore the character Derek aka Marz. Derek considers himself the “brains and beauty of the operation.” His personality is what really sets himself apart. His ability to make others laugh during the most stressful and dangerous moments is one of his most attractive features. Speaking of his features, more specifically his physical features, he is decorated with many tattoos, not all of which are shown on the cover. To quote the character Emilie, “Holy Shit, Derek.” I guess I’ll have to use my imagination to picture all of his other tattoos.

Check out my other post for “Hard to Hold On To.” (Book 2.5 in Hard Ink series)

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